South Africa ends 13-year wait by legalizing ride-hailing services
TLDR
- President Cyril Ramaphosa signs amended National Land Transport Act allowing ride-hailing services like Bolt and Uber to apply for operating licenses.
- New legislation removes need for ride-hailing companies to obtain charter permits and meter taxi operating licenses.
- National Land Transport Amendment Bill is one of three bills recently enacted, impacting the transportation sector in South Africa.
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the amended National Land Transport Act into law, incorporating provisions for ride-hailing services.
The new legislation allows ride-hailing operators, such as Bolt and Uber, to apply for operating licenses similarly to other public transport providers. This amendment removes the previous requirement for ride-hailing companies to obtain charter permits and meter taxi operating licenses.
The signing of the National Land Transport Amendment Bill is one of three bills recently enacted into law. Initially presented to the President in 2020, the bill was returned to the National Assembly for reconsideration.
Key Takeaways
The amended act further removes the requirement for ride-hailing services to use outdated permits and licenses. It grants the Minister of Transport expanded powers to enforce regulations and safety measures specific to ride-hailing operations. The process for obtaining operating licenses will also be streamlined. This change aims to reduce conflicts between metered taxi drivers and ride-hailing drivers, who have previously clashed due to unclear regulations governing both sectors.
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